Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-08-18
IDAHO PRESS ASSOCIATION
Of EDITORS at sshoshone Falls
AUG. lothian Organisation r.
f.cted and q General Good
Time Enjoyed.

August 10th, 1887, the following repre-
sentatives, viz:
Geo W. Richards, Ners- Miner,
HALEY.
WIN. Y Lowell, Inter Idaho Haley.
A. j. Graham, Herntd, Bel evue.
j. w Lamorcaux, Times. Albion.
VIM. p. Glenn, Leader. Wriser.
Frank Steunenberg, Tribune, Cald.
we'll
r s Spence, Independent, Paris.
j. W. Jones, Nens, Backtoot.
j E. Booth, Recorder, Salmon City.
W. B. Allen. Journal. Shosh"ne.
j NJ. Goodwin, Honorary member)
Tribune, Salt Lake.
The meeting was called to order by
the editor OF the Cassia G unity Times.
in which he mentioned the reason and
circumstances through which the call
originated. Mr.. John W. Jones OF the
idaho Neps, was mentioned as tempo
rary chairman, and w G. B. Allen, Of
the Jpurndt, as temporary secretary.
The object and benefit OF a Press As
spciatiou were stated and on the motion
of the SECRETARY that the members pro
coed to effect such an organization gen
eral discussion Of the whole q ,estion
ensucd. 1t was the unanimous opinion
that no question of politics, religion, OF
sectionaism should appear or be allowed,
but that a necessity existed for more
genera. personal acquaintance, and for a
better system of bu>iaess methods among
the publishers Of Idaho. Views were
then interchanged rs to prices prevailing
at variou. points, results of foreign ad
vertising aud other details Of the bust
ness. 1t was shown that the press was
doing a great deal Of missionary work
for the territory without remuneration,
and that there was need for more self
relii nc aud independence in maintaining
and securing rates and patronage. 1t
! Was decided by motion to perfect a per
manpnt organizati n, at this meeting,
and to cordially invite all editors and
publishers to join. The following com
mittees were app. inted-: On Consti,u
ton and BY Laws, Messrs. Lamoreaux,
, Allen and Graham.
On Permanent observation-disclosures
Spence, Steuncnberg and Lowell.
On observation-disclosures. Richards
y Glenn and Booth.
i The Committee on Constitution anc
h BY Laws reported the following, which
!. was adopted, viz:
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS.
ARTICLE I. The name of this organ
t iz,tion shall be the Idaho Press Asocia-
. ton.
, ART. 2 The objects Of this Associa
ton shall be to promote the interests o
its members.
ART. 3. The officers shall consist o
n a president, two vice presidents, histpr
If ian, secretary and a treasurer
ART. 4. The meeting Of the associa
: ton shall be held annually on the secon
u Tuesday in August, for the election o
.e officers, ETC., and special meetings ma
u be called by the president and secretar
# or by call signed by one..hird Of tn
!, members. :
}" ART. 5. All editors or publishers n
|" newsp ,pers in Idaho Territory shall b
10 entitled to become members, but eac
70 paper shall only be entitled to ono vot'
). ART. 6. Publishers may becon,
members by signing the Constitution an
~ BY Laws.
'e REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON OR
k, GANIZATIoN.
toll Mr.. CHAIRMAN : Your COMMITTEE
p on Organization beg leave to report, I
the result of their deliberations, the 10
nc lowing named gentlemen to fill ii
* offices set opposite their names, as pr
On maneut officers Of the Press Associate
". OF Idaho Territory:
b. Presideut-J. W. Jones.
'' First Vice President-A. J. Boyoki
Second Vice Presldeu, A. F. Park
Secretary w c. b, Allen.
Treasurer-G. W. Richards.
Historian-A. Leland.
II On motion the above were elect
Tor tho ensuing year.
10, RESOLUTIONS.
Vs. The following resolutions we're adopte
y Resoiped, That the annual meeting
or held in the tow of Haley on the seco'
Tuesday in August, 1888.
'u Resolved, That We fully apprecis
'rs the courtesies extended to the lda
ere press by the officials OF the Union P
aw citic Railway, and We wi,l. to BE- plac
HI. on record especially recognizing a
" appreciating the Kindness Of Mr.. j.
10" Morse, Gen'l Passenger Agent. A
as hearing that he will soon sever his c,
ISL nectiou with the Union Pacific We haa
or lily and cordially extend to HIM our p
sonal good will and sincerely hope all
''' upd' rtakin.s may be successful. ln I
out genial works of Rip Van Wrinkle, "her
has to him. May he live long and prospe
Of Resoired, That in response to ,
an encouragement extended to Idaho in
:, velopins and advertising its Resources
~ Union Pacific officials, We accept the
ms, vitatirn offered by Mr.. H"yt Shern
in Of the Passenger Department, aud W
mi. as body attend the opening ceremou
=, at the new summer resort hotyl,
Idanha, at soda Springs, on Eric
"'y evening, August 18th.
asst. Resolved, That We recognize
ion courtesy of J. NJ. Goodwin, represent
tive OF Salt Lake Tribune, for his p,